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How Bergen County’s borders bought General Washington time

When George Washington’s army abandoned Fort Lee in November 1776, its survival depended on reaching the crossing at Historic New Bridge Landing.

When George Washington’s army abandoned Fort Lee in November 1776, British forces under Cornwallis were in relentless pursuit.
It was far from a thrilling Hollywood chase. In his dispatch to Congress, Washington relayed the gravity of the situation, … [4863 chars]

Source: Northjersey.Com | Published: 2026-01-23T09:27:19Z

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